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Olsen and Johnson Posing with Streetcar

Date: 04 15 1932
Description: Comedians Ole Olsen and "Chic" Johnson, called "the mirth provokers of a nation," posing in front of a streetcar that displays an advertisement for their "...
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Olsen & Johnson Promoting their Show

Date: 04 16 1932
Description: Surrounded by onlookers, Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are riding in a wire cage on the back of a "Federal" brand truck. The truck is on the bed of another "F...
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Olsen & Johnson Milking Cows

Date: 04 16 1932
Description: Ole Olson and Chic Johnson milking cows in front of the Orpheum, 216 State Street, promoting their show "Atrocities of 1932" at the Orpheum.
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Olsen & Johnson Milking Cows

Date: 04 16 1932
Description: Olson & Johnson milking cows in front of the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, promoting their show "Atrocities of 1932."
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Main Street View

Date: 06 01 1892
Description: View down Main Street featuring crowds of people near the Theatre Comique and other stores and offices.
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Billboard in front of J.J. McGillivray Sash and Door Factory

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Description: Billboard in front of the J.J. McGillivray Sash and Door Factory advertising "That funny old farmer Uncle Josh Spruceby Has made millions laugh. Opera Hous...
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Buchanan Comedy, Tonight

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Description: Crowd gathered on Main Street to see a poster and hear a band announcing the "Buchanan Comedy, Tonight."

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